Reg.Nr. HA-2005/SP/11

Dome of the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia

Restoration of the dome, drum and lantern of this emblematic Late-Renaissance basilica (1652-1666), including the frescos of Antonio Palomino (1701). The the aim was to: 1/ reachieve the constructive unity of the two brick rings of the interior dome; 2/ keep the dome joints, ...
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Project details

Title:Dome of the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia
Entr. year: 2005
Result:Diploma
Country: Spain
Town: Valencia
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Church
Actual use:Church
Built: 1652-1666
The Jury's citation: For the rigorous scientific investigation and restoration of an emblematic religious monument in the heart of Valencia and for immense technological advances made in the field of structural conservation.
GPS:39°28'35,3"N; 0°22'30,0"W
Web, Links:

www.basilicadesamparados.org/home.html

Description:
Restoration of the dome, drum and lantern of this emblematic Late-Renaissance basilica (1652-1666), including the frescos of Antonio Palomino (1701). The the aim was to: 1/ reachieve the constructive unity of the two brick rings of the interior dome; 2/ keep the dome joints, ensuring the avoiding of compression to the interior part; 3/ mark the rythm of the dome vibration periods, to avoid the collision of both domes in case of earthquakes; 4/ reduce the deformation caused by thermal variations; and 5/ recover the lantern concept. A remote control robot was designed to be introduced in the space between the domes in order to perform inspection and cleaning. This is the first phase of a comprehensive restoration project for the whole building.